Health Visitor
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Health Visitor
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Health Visitor to lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children 0-5 and their families in South Somerset. The role is based in Yeovil and is a permanent part-time position (30 hours per week).
- Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata for 30 hours: £31,967 - £38,943)
- Closing date: 15 May 2026
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band 6
Main duties of the job
You will lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team, delegate appropriately, and work within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Local Authority policies and procedures. Take responsibility for outcomes of children and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs. Develop effective professional relationships with families and partners. Provide families and children 0-5 with a service promoting physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a supportive and rewarding environment with great training and development opportunities. Benefits include iHV professional membership, flexible working, supervision, CPD opportunities, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, staff discounts, employee assistance, cycle to work scheme, and more.
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a course
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health and Preventative Strategy
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and policies
Qualifications (Essential)
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post Graduate diploma (or equivalent pre-1988)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Nurse Prescriber V100 Qualification or equivalent
Skills (Essential)
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or group setting
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to lead teams (Public Health Nurses, Staff nurses, Assistant Practitioners)
- Report writing knowledge and skills
- IT Competent
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy
- Audit and research skills
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HT
Employer's website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Contact
For questions about the job, contact Jo Gill at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]